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There is a
of research on the potential
of the Internet. However, new research suggests that spending
online could be good for the mental
of older people. A study conducted by researchers from New York University found that
Internet use could reduce the risk of dementia in
over 50. Study co-author Dr Virginia Chang explained why there could be a
between being online and better mental health. She wrote: "Online
may help to develop and maintain cognitive reserve, which can in turn compensate for brain
and reduce the risk of dementia." The study concluded that "regularly using the Internet may be associated with cognitive
".
